The Carnivore Project

Yup. This is disgusting.

(Thanks, Simon)

Where's the meat?

My mom taught me never to make important decisions on an empty stomach, but apparently, that doesn't apply to everyone. Just check out this list from Saveur magazine -- the breakfasts of politicians, journalists and other insiders. It looks like most of Washington subsists on granola and Starbucks, which, frankly, explains a lot.

Also, here's something I never thought I'd say: Thank god for Mike Huckabee. Come on people, you're ruling the free world, TREAT YOURSELF TO SOME BACON.

Bonus: What's up with Nancy Pelosi?!

The Week in Meat

Classic booze ads from Gawker (via Anne). They're all great, but my favorite is the Mardi Gras one. 'Bourbon - empowering shameless lechery for over sixty years'.

The Maw. I still want one. (Although our current one is doing alright for himself).

This woman creates comedy sketches from old shopping lists (from NPR, via Lindsey). Checking out other shopping carts has always been a favorite pastime of mine. I'm also fascinated by supermarket segmentation. Why did Tesco always try so hard to get my to buy vegetables? Were they worried about my health, or did they figure I was a safe bet never to take advantage of their offers, no matter how generous?

Relax, Lower Hudson Valley Residents, you don't have a serial killer. Just lax hygiene. From the Lohud Journal.

Cheese is made with veal stomach (from Consumerist). And other fun facts about how fast food restaurants regularly shaft vegetarians.

Regurgitated Beer and Cthulhu droppings

Cooking with Warren Ellis.